by Rikki Almanza | Dec 22, 2025
According to the Alameda Post, veterans and local officials are seeking answers from the VA after plans for a long-anticipated outpatient clinic and Veterans cemetery at Alameda Point were abruptly halted, a decision city leaders described as lacking formal notice or...
by Rikki Almanza | Dec 17, 2025
California lawmakers are preparing for a vote on legislation focused on protecting Veterans from unaccredited companies that charge high fees to help file disability claims. Supporters of SB 694 say the bill addresses a long-standing loophole that has allowed...
by Rikki Almanza | Dec 10, 2025
The VA announced on December 4 that Women Veterans can now schedule appointments directly with VA gynecology specialists without first obtaining a referral from a primary care provider. The change takes effect immediately and removes a step that often caused delays...
by Rikki Almanza | Dec 4, 2025
A new RAND report offers an updated look at the changing makeup of America’s Veteran population and the challenges different groups are experiencing. The study, A Summary of Veteran-Related Statistics – Second Edition, analyzes national datasets to compare Veterans...
by Rikki Almanza | Nov 24, 2025
The Submariners’ Advocacy Group, a nonprofit representing current and former submarine sailors, is pushing for expanded health care and disability benefits connected to toxic exposure in submarine environments, according to reporting from Stars and Stripes. The group...
by Rikki Almanza | Nov 24, 2025
A Vietnam War memorial in Mile Square Park that once promised to honor American Service Members and South Vietnamese allies now stands as a symbol of failed oversight and corruption. The project, funded with one million dollars in taxpayer money, remains unfinished...
